Description

A small collection of routes on a little cliff band that is plagued by wetness most of the year. There are many reasons not to climb here, wet rock, moss, lichen, loose rocks, short routes, no anchors. the fact that it is very close to and overlooking somebody's house, etc. There is only one reason to climb here, Sport Moves 5.11a, its not classic but fun none the less.

The strangest thing about The Bakery is that the well bolted routes here don't have 2 bolt anchors. As of now there is a fixed biner on the last bolt of each route and i just used those biners to clean them.

In the old guide book mentions that The Bakery may be on private land so if you choose to climb here keep a low profile.

Getting There

To the right of the parking lot wall. From the far right corner of the big parking lot(facing as you just pulled in to the lot) hike up the hill to the cliff band and walk right till you see bolts. There you are.

I climbed this one today at last and I must say that it was dirty but i rapped in to give it a quick cleaning and realized quickly that if it wasn't wet 11 months of the year this would be quite a nice route. between the 2 sport routes there is a left angling crack with a bolt low down (the book said 2 bolts but there is just one). The crack is choked with moss and dirt and is normally really wet.if you find it dry, and want to have a go. Give it a quick brush down then. follow a wandering path ...[more]Browse More Classics in NH

Im pretty sure this land is on the property of the guy who own the Compost Cafe, his name is Josh he is a really low key guy who I dont think would have a problem with climbers on his property as long as they are respectful.

I was told a number of years ago that the consensus amongst those who have invested the most time and effort in developing Rumney, by one of said investors; that with all the other climbs it simply wasn't appropriate to intrude upon a neighbor's privacy. You may want to consider removing The Bakery from the site. Either that or touch base with a few key "investors" who still are in the area regarding their thoughts.